Communist Budapest Walking Tour

This thematical tour is recommended for those who are interested in the second part of the 20th century history. Your vague feeling - that Hungary is a post-communist country - will be explained, illustrated and elaborated. Historical background to sites will be added, with a nice balance between information and fun facts. Hungary was maybe the most special part of the Eastern block at the time. Between the true "red" countries and the still free Austria we were called the happiest barrack. How could this country have a Communist/Socialist regime and Coca-Cola at the same time? If you want to get acquainted with personal stories about history, religion, holidays, school, shopping, media, housing, and everyday life, come for an easy walk in the Pest downtown. As your guide and also as a descendant of people who lived through this era, I can provide you plenty of surprising and important facts about the Communist time of Hungary.